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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 19 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W350

 WB210 W350 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB210

 W350 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W350

 WB210 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB210 versus the W350.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and W350.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB210 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony W350
71
lighter than others (174g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony W350
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W350
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $200